Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal—soaked for an hour and a half
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- salt as needed
- 1 red chilis
- 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 3/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 finely chopped onion
- A handful of mint leaves
- A handful of curry leaves
- 1 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilies--chopped
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- Oil for deep-frying
Masala vadas are fried balls of Indian dough, similar to doughnuts or dumplings. They are typically made from legumes or potatoes, and eaten for breakfast or as a midday snack. The ingredients make them great for vegetarians and vegans, or people on meat restricted diets. This dish combines the vada with masala, to give you a traditional street food taste. Take some with you, and eat them for lunch or share them with your coworkers. Simply, pack them in an insulated lunchbox or insulated storage containers and they’ll stay fresh and warm for hours.
Health Benefits
Vadas on their own aren’t the healthiest snack in the world. But their health benefits and nutrients are remarkably improved by the addition of the masala. The spices used to make the masala promote gum health through the calcium and omega 6 acids present in them. They also have anti-ageing properties that can reduce frown and worry lines, and remove dark spots. Sprinkling a little masala on your vada also provides essential antioxidants.
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